Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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This project is related to Business Development and Product Marketing for Quantum Computing. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of experience in the following areas: product marketing, business development, market research, competitive analysis, financial analysis, and valuation.

Key Deliverables Include:

• Market Research• Deeper dive into quantum hardware and software ecosystems
• Competitive landscape analysis (startups, enterprises, academic labs)
• Track funding trends, partnerships, and government initiatives
• Modeling Quantum Opportunity
• Build comparative models across modalities (superconducting, trapped ion, photonic, neutral atom, etc)
• Incorporate cost scaling, performance metrics, and adoption timelines
• Use proxy data from semiconductor history for scenario planning
• Evergreen Financial Model
• Develop a dynamic model for Applied’s quantum collaborations
• Include sensitivity analysis for different partnership structures (JV, licensing, co-development)
• Integrate market size projections and ROI scenarios
• Foundry Project Support
• If Foundry materializes, assist in project planning and resource alignment
• Prepare financial and technical feasibility assessments
• Partnership Strategy
• Identify potential collaborators (startups, universities, consortia)
• Draft partnership frameworks and value propositions.
• Business Case Development
• Highlight gaps and opportunities for Applied
• Build go-to-market scenarios for quantum-enabling technologies
• Assess risk factors and mitigation strategies
• Draft a whitepaper or internal blog on “Applied’s Role in Quantum Manufacturing”

Additional Information:

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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